Yes, there are some provisions in some agreements, but they’re vaguely worded enough to get around.
If the UK or the EU or even the Aussies really wanted to punish us, they could.
But the question is whether they would, nor could.
And why would they? We’re a fraction of global emissions so what difference would it make anyway?
It’s methane we’re talking about, cow’s burping milk which helps feed 40 million humans.
But, most importantly, our trading buddies would have to call pot kettle black.
The Aussies set a target of 62-70% reduction target on 2005 levels last month.
That was lower than forecast, criticised by green groups and contrary to advice from their equivalent of the climate change commission.
In the UK Starmer’s being told to prepare government buildings for temperatures 2 degrees higher than normal, rather than the 1.5 limit everyone’s hoping but failing to achieve.
The big four aren't exactly doing their bit either.
Just this morning... another new climate report... guess what? A record amount of CO2. The largest increase since modern measurements began in the 1950s.
So, it’s not like the rest of the world is covered in glory.
It’s a dog-eat-dog world. Everyone’s out for themselves. And New Zealand’s no exception.
Does this mean the government’s made the right call? Can stand saddle up on its high horse?
No. But it also doesn’t mean we’re about to get sued or blocked by our trading partners.
Ryan Bridge is a New Zealand broadcaster who has worked on many current affairs television and radio shows. He currently hosts Newstalk ZB's Early Edition - where this article was sourced.
7 comments:
Blocked no.
Punished yes.
Nz trades under a clean green banner which abolishing the co2 targets would adversely affect.
So, let's stick with the clever Luxon approach which is to invest carbon taxes into research which if successful, can be commercialized and sold to C02 numpties.
Ps. Bridges latest article on the quality of our mps is bang on. Especially the dishonest Nicola Ardern, oops Willls.
China certainly doesn't care about climate change, so why would they punish us for following suit. The same now goes for America.
Spot on, Ryan. New Zealand already operates some of the 'greenest' farming practices in the world. Are our trading partners going to punish us for that? Of course not.
I believe our brain dead commodity traders have voluntarily written our commitment to the climate gods into their trading agreements thus making a rod for their stupid backs.
Great suggestion cxh. Put all NZs eggs into Chinas and Americas baskets.
Farmers all-over the world are looking for competitive advantage over nz products.
Luxon is clever enough to not hand an advantage to them.
And Rob. NZ govt increased defense spending to reflect trading partners attitudes but cleverly directed the extra spending into enhancing nzs knowledge economy. They're doing the same with climate change taxes.
It's not all bad.
Plus climate change taxes and defense spending is peanuts compared to the excess profits Nicola Ardern oops Willis allows the: electricity, insurance, supermarket, and banking cartels to steal from kiwis wallets.
Nicola is creating a monopoly cable internet provider, i hope you both will still be able to afford going online when Willis is finished her path of kiwibattlers financial destruction.
If the price is right.............
The climate hoax should be obvious to all by now
Any country attempting to punish us for not following the climate hoax should be punished by their voters.
Anyone pushing this climate bollocks isn’t fit for office imo
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